Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
Situated in Peoria, Arizona, a few steps away from Christ’s Church of the Valley, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza provides individual-centric care for seniors looking for the best place to settle in for the golden years. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, or respite care that you or your near and dear are in need of, Orchard Pointe has you covered. Duly licensed and dedicated staff is on-hand 24/7 for assistance with daily living activities such as housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance, and cooking, along with personal care and medical management, as needed based on tailored care programs.
Living quarters on-site are bright and spacious, ensuring maximum comfort, while amenities include fitness programs, several dining areas to savor meal times completely, socialization opportunities to forge new friendships, exciting events, and scheduled transportation to nearby destinations for when you feel the need for a change of pace. Each day is exciting, safe, and relaxing, at Orchard Pointe.
Community insights.
About this community
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza is administered by Lori J Higuera.
Inspection History
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 12 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 50% better Rank #224 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.2 | 2.41 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.2 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 50% better Rank #202 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Enforcement actions
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #324 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.5 | 3 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 50% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 582 / 634 / 847 / 973 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
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9.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Orchard Pointe at Terrazza's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.86 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Yuma Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Yuma | 202
Facility
202
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#12 / 487 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#7 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#235 / 529 | A+ | Deborah N Hall | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 489 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#152 / 486 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#104 / 486 |
| Orchard Pointe at Terrazza | AL IL MC RC | Peoria | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#48 / 487 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#102 / 740 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#313 / 529 | - | Lori J Higuera | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#324 / 489 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 486 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#202 / 486 |
| Sunrise at River Road | AL MC | Tucson (Foothills Heights) | 110
Facility
110
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#93 / 487 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#249 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#115 / 529 | A+ | Corrinne Quezada | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 489 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#152 / 486 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#104 / 486 |
| Silver Springs | AL IL MC | Green Valley (Santa Rita Springs) | 107
Facility
107
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#97 / 487 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#606 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#56 / 529 | - | Cathleene J Dabney | 5 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 489 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 486 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#104 / 486 |
| MorningStar of Fountain Hills | AL MC RC | Fountain Hills | 105
Facility
105
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#100 / 487 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#126 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#446 / 529 | - | Catherine A Leonard | 7 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
Who is the owner of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza is legally operated by Orchard Pointe At Terrazza Operating LLC, and administered by Lori J Higuera.
Is Orchard Pointe at Terrazza in a walkable area?
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?
According to AZ state health department records, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza's license number is AL11151C.
How long has Orchard Pointe at Terrazza been in business?
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?
Yes, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?
Lori J Higuera is the administrator of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza.
How many beds does Orchard Pointe at Terrazza have?
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza has 135 beds.
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